575SCi oil leak? Are they common? Anyone ever have one?
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Both my 575SCi's have a very minor oil leak. I was wondering if this is common or if anyone else experienced oil leaks on the front on the motor. I am looking for any guidance on where I should look.
I am NOT sure where the leaks are YET.
I found oil on Port motor. The oil is on the front bracket that holds the cool fuel assembly. I can't yet see how it is getting on the bracket yet. I assume front timing cover or seal behind harmonic balancer. Only 1 drip in bilge. This motor had this leak last year, and when I had this motor out over the winter I could not see any trace of a leak.
On the starboard motor, I saw an oil trail on the large cooling hose that is right under the oil filter. That hose goes from the thermostat housing to the water pump. I am 99% sure the oil is not coming from the filter. I appears to be traveling from more of the center of the motor, then to the hose. No drips in bilge yet.
Anyone have to deal with oil leaks on 575's????
I am NOT sure where the leaks are YET.
I found oil on Port motor. The oil is on the front bracket that holds the cool fuel assembly. I can't yet see how it is getting on the bracket yet. I assume front timing cover or seal behind harmonic balancer. Only 1 drip in bilge. This motor had this leak last year, and when I had this motor out over the winter I could not see any trace of a leak.
On the starboard motor, I saw an oil trail on the large cooling hose that is right under the oil filter. That hose goes from the thermostat housing to the water pump. I am 99% sure the oil is not coming from the filter. I appears to be traveling from more of the center of the motor, then to the hose. No drips in bilge yet.
Anyone have to deal with oil leaks on 575's????
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Yes, I have just developed a small leak at 130hrs. I have not been able to see where mine is either. Seems to be center underneath as I cannot find any obvious spots on the hoses or valve covers by rubbing my hands where I can't see. Next time I'm at the boat I'm going to try mirrors to see underneath. I have a oil drain hose that I was hoping might be the problem if it had loosened at the oil pan drain.
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No oil leaks from ours yet (50 hours). But we did discover two fuel leaks! Fittings at the water seperator were VERY loose. Hopping this helps the gas milage ;-)
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Guys:
My best friend and I both have 575s. I have 240 hours on mine with no leaks. Same for his @ 275 hrs.
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Steve
My best friend and I both have 575s. I have 240 hours on mine with no leaks. Same for his @ 275 hrs.
Regards,
Steve
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Check the dipstick tube where it enters the block. This will not leak at an idle but will after a run at higher RPMs. Clean off and put some silicone around the tube.
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'02 Cigarette Top Gun TS
'02 PQ 340
'00 PQ 280
'98 Scarab 22
'97 Baja Outlaw 20
'72 Checkmate
'65 Glastron